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Marion Alfred Butler

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Marion Alfred Butler

Birth
Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, USA
Death
6 Jul 1917 (aged 72)
Merna, Custer County, Nebraska, USA
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Merna, Custer County, Nebraska, USA Add to Map
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The residents of Northwest Custer County are mourning the loss of Marion A. Butler, one of the old time settlers who passed away on July 6th, 1917. Marion A. Butler was born in Indiana, on October 18, 1844 and grew to manhood there.

He was married to Miss Millian Hoffman and to this union nine children were born, all surviving him. His wife preceded him to the great beyond 28 years ago.

Left surviving are Mrs. R. E. Seevers, Merna; Mrs. Emma J. Perry, Douglas, WY; James P. Butler, Myers, MT; Mrs. Laura M. Neve, Merna; Mrs. Annie E. Barrett, Merna; Thomas H. Butler, Sterling, CO; Frank M. Butler, Sterling CO; Bertha E. Lewis, Merna; and William B. Butler, Myers, MT. He also leaves 36 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and one brother to mourn his passing.

In the year 1882, he homesteaded and has lived the remainder of his life around Ortello. Mr. Butler was a veteran of the Civil War.

He departed this life July 6th at the Evans Barrett home after a long illness, at the age of 72 years, 8 months and 18 days.

The funeral services were held in Ortello and conducted by Rev. W.A. Ferrell. Edward Sittler was in charge of the funeral and arrangements. Six grandsons of the deceased served as pallbearers.

Source: The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, NE, 12 July, 1917, Page 10
Sources: newspapers.com, findagrave.com and ancestry.com
Contributor: longagoandyesterday
The residents of Northwest Custer County are mourning the loss of Marion A. Butler, one of the old time settlers who passed away on July 6th, 1917. Marion A. Butler was born in Indiana, on October 18, 1844 and grew to manhood there.

He was married to Miss Millian Hoffman and to this union nine children were born, all surviving him. His wife preceded him to the great beyond 28 years ago.

Left surviving are Mrs. R. E. Seevers, Merna; Mrs. Emma J. Perry, Douglas, WY; James P. Butler, Myers, MT; Mrs. Laura M. Neve, Merna; Mrs. Annie E. Barrett, Merna; Thomas H. Butler, Sterling, CO; Frank M. Butler, Sterling CO; Bertha E. Lewis, Merna; and William B. Butler, Myers, MT. He also leaves 36 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and one brother to mourn his passing.

In the year 1882, he homesteaded and has lived the remainder of his life around Ortello. Mr. Butler was a veteran of the Civil War.

He departed this life July 6th at the Evans Barrett home after a long illness, at the age of 72 years, 8 months and 18 days.

The funeral services were held in Ortello and conducted by Rev. W.A. Ferrell. Edward Sittler was in charge of the funeral and arrangements. Six grandsons of the deceased served as pallbearers.

Source: The Custer County Chief, Broken Bow, NE, 12 July, 1917, Page 10
Sources: newspapers.com, findagrave.com and ancestry.com
Contributor: longagoandyesterday

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